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'82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 2:29 pm
by MikeG1223
started with this 500.00 parts bike. Not running, but turned over freely and the owner said it ran before he sat it in the barn.
started with this 500.00 parts bike. Not running, but turned over freely and the owner said it ran before he sat it in the barn.
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first project.....re-build the carbs!
first project.....re-build the carbs!
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lots of caked dust in there, if it ran, it ran rrrrough :-)
lots of caked dust in there, if it ran, it ran rrrrough :-)
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Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 4:52 pm
by Track T 2411
Welcome from Wisconsin. Yep, these bikes don't like sitting! I've gone through getting three back on the road. Have fun! (Oh, and change the timing belts!)

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 5:11 pm
by MikeG1223
Got the new ones in the box already!!
I did get it running before I broke it down... If I have good compression, aside from timing belts, fluids, plugs etc..., is there anything else I should do while I have the motor on the bench?

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 6:28 pm
by Whiskerfish
Depends on how much you want to invest and how long you plan to keep it. Some would refresh the head gaskets, clutch, etc etc while it is out. Others would just do all the external rubber bits that cause leaks down the road. Any yet others would clean and paint and stab it back in.

Me personally on any bike I plan to keep I would do head gaskets (including valve stem seals), Shifter seal, Tach seal, Clean the oil strainer, timing belts, Rad hoses, ad probably a few other things I am forgetting just now

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 8:17 pm
by Track T 2411
I always suggest checking the water pump, especially if the bike has been sitting for a long time. There's a pretty good write up in ShopTalk...

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 8:37 pm
by MikeG1223
Thanks for the info guys... Not sure if I'll change out everything, but at least now I know what to inspect and then decide if/when to do the work...
I'm hoping to keep this bike and take some long rides. I started out thinking just a cool bobber, but decided to make it into a bike I could keep and do my long weekends on... So I'm adding forward controls, bags and a windscreen. Been without a bike for 5 years and its killing my soul LOL...
Thank you

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 12:20 pm
by MikeG1223
basic frame mods
basic frame mods
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Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 3:04 pm
by 5speed
you made it! anim-cheers1
welcome to our corner of the interweb.

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 4:28 pm
by Track T 2411
Very nice!

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 8:14 am
by MikeG1223
Track T 2411 wrote: Sun May 23, 2021 4:28 pm Very nice!
Thx!!

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 8:15 am
by MikeG1223
5speed wrote: Sun May 23, 2021 3:04 pm you made it! anim-cheers1
welcome to our corner of the interweb.
Thank You!!

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:02 am
by MikeG1223
Almost ready to break her down for final welding and finishing!
Almost ready to break her down for final welding and finishing!
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Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 7:09 am
by Whiskerfish
You are moving right along! Looks like some serious fab skills action1 action1 action1 action1 action1

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:31 am
by MikeG1223
Well I don't know 'bout that... I battled that rear fender for 2 days hahaha.

Re: '82 GL1100 Custom Cruiser Build

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:35 am
by Jonesz
Interesting build, will be a cool bike when you are all done. Some serious mods for sure.